Reviews of TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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4.7
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TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale, USA
TLA-The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale, USA
Based on 34 reviews of former students of TLA-The Language Academy
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (12 ratings)
Students 50+ years (10 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
TLA-The Language Academy
8. Dec. 2025
Eleonora (60 years) 
Course: General English 17 - 4 weeks
Course: General English 17 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"They are very understanding and attentive to the students' needs and requests. Every student receives support and guidance throughout the entire course. I am truly very satisfied."
Negative aspects
"Nothing."
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"It was fabulous! I'll definitely be back. I felt welcomed like a friend."
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1. Apr. 2025
Rana (24 years) 
Course: General English 19 - 8 weeks
Course: General English 19 - 8 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"They responded to all my wishes and comments as well as possible. The school really tried to implement everything as well as possible. They are also very accommodating."
Negative aspects
"The lack of teachers was a problem for me towards the end. You were put together with students from a lower level. That's not the point. As a result, the lessons were not productive for me personally."
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"I really enjoyed Fort Lauderdale. I felt very comfortable. I liked it better than Miami because it wasn't so crowded."
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25. Aug. 2024
Anna (17 years) Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence - 3 weeks
Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The whole package from TLA is very good! :-) Gladly again!"
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"I can't find a weak point"
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"Everything is perfect!"
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14. Dec. 2022
Philipp (35 years) Course: Super Executive (Mini Group + 10 Private Lessons) - 3 weeks
Course: Super Executive (Mini Group + 10 Private Lessons) - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"Top trainer/teacher!"
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13. Dec. 2021
Janne Sofie (58 years) Norway Course: General English 20 - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Fantastic good The teachers were good.
The atmosphere and environment and students were so friendly.
8 weeks of fun.
already looking forward to next year with another 8 weeks :)"
Negative aspects
"I could not find anything wrong everything was perfect for me.:)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Join the students and enjoy your stay. :)"
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"Fantastic :)"
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"Is a great city with many activities a lot to experience.
We meet new school friends and have fun together
Just look forward to this :)
Bus trains are simple and cheap
we can travel anywhere we want
this makes staying easier too :)"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Learned a lot, teachers quickly see what you can from before, get a good self-esteem.
I went English B2"
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11. Feb. 2019
Martha Azucena (41 years) 
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Interaction with other cultures and the fact that you make a lot of friends."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Enjoy your stay and take advantage of this opportunity."
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"They are very professional and classes are well distributed. Good materials too."
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29. Oct. 2018
Chiara (24 years) Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Excellent organization and very competent professors."
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26. Aug. 2018
Vitalij (15 years) Course: General English 20 - 1 week
Course: General English 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teaching"
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"Great location"
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21. Aug. 2018
Jean-yves (55 years) France Course: General English Group + 5 Individual - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Social activities"
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"Good staff"
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12. Jun. 2017
Margarita (29 years) Russia Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly atmosphere. Good organization of the educational process. Qualified teachers."
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8. Sep. 2015
Andrea (50 years) Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The truly dedicated lecturers and of course not forgetting TED !!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The trips to Key West and the Everglades are a MUST !!"
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"This was my second time there, a great team and it's always exciting to get to know new people and other cultures!"
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19. Aug. 2015
Sergei (16 years) 
Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation 20 - 4 weeks
Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked everything"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You can book a General English if you are on a tourist visa, then it is possible to take additional classes of your choice upon arrival at school."
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"Great teaching staff!!! Very productive classes in the school for children as well as for adults. Very helpful and informative classes after lunch. Thanks to Edward Cornwell and other teachers."
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28. Jun. 2015
Gabriel (41 years) French Guiana Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers."
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2. Apr. 2015
Julie (31 years) 
Course: General English 20 - 1 week
Course: General English 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Students of different nationalities, it is nice to discover the culture of other people"
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"I loved the teachers and the school in general, it is very good !!! There's even a list of activities proposed to students, I would go back anytime !!"
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8. Sep. 2014
Andrea (49 years) Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendliness of Ted and the lecturers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"In any case, a tour with the Water Taxi or a Riverfront Tour!"
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5. May. 2014
Heiko (35 years) Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Organization and teacher"
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3. Sep. 2013
Sofia (40 years) Course: General English 20 - 4 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The facilities and the methodology."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The excursions the school organises are expensive. It's great to rent a car during your stay, as the public transport is bad."
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7. Oct. 2012
Tania (22 years) Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the teachers."
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30. Apr. 2012
Sabine (39 years) Course: General English 20 - 6 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 6 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The way of teaching, very friendly teachers, good combination of explanation if the grammar and communication through games."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"- Find out beforehand how to get to school by bus (nobody could explain this to me in my accommodation)
- For everybody staying over 4 weeks: buy an American cell!"
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16. Aug. 2011
Silvestro (34 years) Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I appreciated the seriousness of the school structure and the organization of the classes. Furthermore, because of the Florida's climate, I appreciate so much the afternoon classes."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Except on the weekend, the school does not organize guided excursions outside school hours, it only provides suggestions."
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6. Apr. 2011
Detlef (49 years) Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are highly cultured!!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The average age was less than 20 years. For older people (I'm 49 years old) this is not necessarily appropriate."
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28. Dec. 2010
Salvatore (38 years) Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Professionalism coupled with a friendly atmosphere."
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15. Aug. 2025
Tom Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence - 2 weeks
Course: Junior Program - Hotel Residence - 2 weeksOverall rating
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15. Aug. 2023
Johann (70 years) Course: General English 20 - 4 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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22. May. 2023
Yasmine Course: General English 20 - 1 week
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19. Oct. 2021
Bernd (53 years) Course: General English 22 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 22 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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4. Oct. 2021
Gabriele (24 years) Brazil Course: General English 20 - 8 weeks
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3. Feb. 2020
Omar (62 years) Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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16. Aug. 2018
Ksenia (30 years) Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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17. Apr. 2017
Ekaterina (16 years) Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation 20 - 4 weeks
Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation 20 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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12. Nov. 2015
Joachim (60 years) Course: General English Intensive 32 - 4 weeks
Course: General English Intensive 32 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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9. Oct. 2015
Polina (22 years) Course: General English 20 - 5 weeks
Course: General English 20 - 5 weeksOverall rating
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27. Aug. 2015
Ekaterina (14 years) Course: General English Intensive 32 - 4 weeks
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24. Mar. 2014
Mariia (34 years) Course: General English Intensive 32 - 2 weeks
Course: General English Intensive 32 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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